Phocas the Gardener vs. Katharina von Bora

March 15, 2018 | Author: Supreme Executive Committee

The Quotes and Quirks of the Saintly Sixteen continue as Phocas the Gardener faces Katharina von Bora. To make it to this round, Phocas defeated Isidore the Farmer while Katharina took down Wulfstan. Today’s winner will face Richard Hooker.

Don’t forget, the Saintly Sixteen write-ups are not the sum of what has been shared about each saint by our Celebrity Bloggers. Click the links above or scroll down on the bracket page to supplement your knowledge of our daily contestants.

Yesterday, the great controversy surrounding whether or not it was “fair” to stick an angel in the bracket was decided as Esther soundly dismantled Michael the Archangel 70% to 30%. This sets up the first Elate Eight matchup, a sure-to-be epic battle between Peter and Esther. Now go vote!

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Esther vs. Michael the Archangel

March 14, 2018 | Author: Supreme Executive Committee

Today in Saintly Sixteen action, Esther squares off against Michael the Archangel. To make it this far, Esther made it past Lazarus while Michael got by Anna the Prophet. Will St. Michael or one of the “all angels” prevail?

Yesterday, Anna Alexander made it past Edith Cavell 65% to 35% to advance to the Elate Eight. She’ll face the winner of Eglantyne Jebb vs. Catherine Winkworth. By the way, our Bracket Czar Adam Thomas delved into bracket history and has ruled that Monday’s battle that saw Maria Skobtsova trounce Quiteria 91% to 9% was the most lopsided victory ever in the modern era of Lent Madness. The previous record was from 2014 when Basil defeated Antony of Egypt 87% to 13%.

Oh, and did you miss the Tuesday edition of Monday Madness? If you can stand the planets being out of alignment, watch it here.

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“Monday” Madness — March 12-ish, 2018

March 13, 2018 | Author: Supreme Executive Committee

Due to technical difficulties and the burdens of exotic travel (to Beachwood, Ohio and Treasure Island, Florida), Scott and Tim are a day late with “Monday” Madness this week. Rest assured, it was recorded on Monday (we have some truth-in-advertising standards!), so you can enjoy the full Monday “live” ambience. The episode is worth the wait though, as Tim reveals his plan to try to escape Lent Madness and Scott shows his love of exotic locations for video backdrops.

Make sure you consider carefully how you vote in the Saintly Sixteen, because soon enough it will be time for the Elate Eight. Every (single) vote counts!

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Anna Alexander vs. Edith Cavell

March 13, 2018 | Author: Supreme Executive Committee

The Saintly Sixteen continues with a matchup between two inspiring women, Anna Alexander and Edith Cavell. To get to this round, Anna got by Peter Claver while Edith surprised John Wesley.

Yesterday, Maria Skobtsova advanced to the Elate Eight by trouncing Quiteria by what is likely a record margin, 91% to 9%. We’re too lazy to look back at all the previous matchups to figure out if this is an actual record margin, but knock yourself out and let us know. She’ll face the winner of Martin de Porres vs. Dymphna.

“Hey, wait,” you’re thinking to yourself, “What happened to this week’s episode of Monday Madness?” Don’t worry, you’re not losing a step. Due to some technical difficulties based on being in exotic locales like outside-of-Cleveland, there was a glitch in the production process. Look for a better-late-than-never edition later today.

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Maria Skobtsova vs. Quiteria

March 12, 2018 | Author: Supreme Executive Committee

Lent Madness is back for an another action-packed week and so is the Saintly Sixteen. Today Maria Skobtsova faces Quiteria. Russian nun vs. nonuplet warrior. To get to this round, Maria defeated Thomas à Kempis and Quiteria bested Genesius (remember him?).

If you’ve forgotten what happened last Friday, which seems hard to imagine since the weekend was one hour shorter than usual, Richard Hooker defeated Margaret of Scotland 64% to 36% to advance to the Elate Eight against the winner of Phocas the Gardener vs. Katharina von Bora.

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Margaret of Scotland vs. Richard Hooker

March 9, 2018 | Author: Supreme Executive Committee
The Saintly Sixteen continues today as Margaret of Scotland faces Richard Hooker. Scottish Queen vs. Anglican theologian. To get to the Saintly Sixteen Margaret trounced Charles I while Richard easily made it past Mary of Egypt.
Yesterday, Peter soundly defeated John the Evangelist 56% to 44%, to become the first saint to advance to the Elate Eight. He’ll face the winner of Esther vs. Michael the Archangel.
This being Friday, we’ll take a break over the weekend to recharge our respective Lenten batteries. Rest up and come back ready for a full-throttle week of Saintly Sixteen matchups starting Monday morning as Maria Skobtsova takes on Quiteria. Now go read and vote!

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Peter vs. John the Evangelist

March 8, 2018 | Author: Supreme Executive Committee

Welcome to the Saintly Sixteen! From 32 saints we have narrowed the field to 16. For this round, rather than the basic biographical information we enter the realm of Quirks and Quotes. Our Celebrity Bloggers will provide unusual information or legends surrounding their saints along with quotes either by or about their saints.

Don’t forget, you can always go to the Bracket Tab to easily find previous battles if you need to refresh your basic knowledge on these saints. This is yet another free courtesy extended to you, the Lent Madness Global Public.

In yesterday’s Battle of the Bands, Catherine Winkworth made Isaac Watts sing the blues 56% to 44%. She’ll go on to face Eglantyne Jebb in the Saintly Sixteen.

But that’s all in the past. Today we kick things off with a battle between two Biblical heavyweights, Peter and John the Evangelist. At stake? The Elate Eight.

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Isaac Watts vs. Catherine Winkworth

March 7, 2018 | Author: Supreme Executive Committee

We end the First Round with a matchup between two musicians, Isaac Watts and Catherine Winkworth. Naturally, we’re calling this the Battle of the Bands. Watts was a prolific Anglican hymn writer whose greatest hits catalogue would be well known to church goers. Winkworth, also a Brit, is credited with bringing the German chorale tradition to the English-speaking world.

Yesterday, Martin de Porres trounced John of Beverley 84% to 16% and will face Dymphna in the next round.

It’s hard to believe, but the Saintly Sixteen begins tomorrow! Vote today and stay tuned. Our Lenten journey continues…

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John of Beverley vs. Martin de Porres

March 6, 2018 | Author: Supreme Executive Committee

In the penultimate battle of the first round, it’s John of Beverley vs. Martin de Porres. The people of Beverley and of Porres have been agitating for this matchup for years — it’s a huge rivalry and hooligans are involved.

Yesterday, Phocas the Gardener maintained his focus in burying Isidore the Farmer 60% to 40%. He’ll face Katharina von Bora in the Saintly Sixteen.

If you missed yesterday’s episode of the award-winning (in the SEC’s own mind) Monday Madness, watch it here. And then, as punishment for missing it, watch it again.

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Monday Madness — March 5, 2018

March 5, 2018 | Author: Supreme Executive Committee

This week, Tim and Scott preview the upcoming Round of the Saintly Sixteen and answer your viewer mail questions. They also highlight a remarkably prescient Lent Madness participant from the state of Washington. Oh, and they announce plans to continue their boycott of the Oscars award ceremony based on the rejection, again, of Monday Madness in the Academy Awards.

Remember, we encourage you to consider taking a day off — perhaps several times throughout Lent — to re-watch the entire catalog of Monday Madness episodes.

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